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Gachagua condemns Samburu livestock killings, vows to meet Maa elders

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy DAVIS AYEGA👁 48 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya. Speaking during his ongoing US tour in Texas, Gachagua said he had received calls from residents in Samburu, Narok and Kajiado asking him to speakโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya.

Speaking during his ongoing US tour in Texas, Gachagua said he had received calls from residents in Samburu, Narok and Kajiado asking him to speak out over what they described as mistreatment of the Maa community.

โ€œI want to condemn very strongly the killing of cattle in Samburu County,โ€ Gachagua said.

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NBA steps up nationwide campaign to counter GMO misinformation

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 40 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€” The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has intensified its nationwide public awareness campaign to counter misinformation and disinformation about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), taking its sensitisation drive to Lamu and Kwale counties. NBA Board Chairperson David Wamatsi and Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Ann Karimi led stakeholder engagements aimed at helping farmers and other communities understandโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€” The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has intensified its nationwide public awareness campaign to counter misinformation and disinformation about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), taking its sensitisation drive to Lamu and Kwale counties.

NBA Board Chairperson David Wamatsi and Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Ann Karimi led stakeholder engagements aimed at helping farmers and other communities understand the Authorityโ€™s regulatory role and the science and safety considerations surrounding biotechnology.

The campaign comes amid continued public debate over GMOs in Kenya, with a 2026 study finding that public perceptions remain divided and that gaps in awareness of biotechnology and the institutions involved persist.

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Duale vows to mobilise Somalis in Somalia for Ruto

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 32 views

William RutoUDA

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said he will mobilise Somalis from Somalia to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a meeting with members of the Mombasa Somali Community Association, Mr Duale said he hasย been in politics for more than 25 years and hasย served under the administrations of former Presidents Mwai Kibaki andโ€ฆ

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said he will mobilise Somalis from Somalia to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election.

Speaking during a meeting with members of the Mombasa Somali Community Association, Mr Duale said he hasย been in politics for more than 25 years and hasย served under the administrations of former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta as well as President Ruto.

He said his experience under the three administrations have enabled him to distinguish their approaches towards Muslims and minority communities.

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KPC Foundation Champions Women in Tech as the Inaugural Inuka Tech Cohort Completes Fellowship

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CONTRIBUTOR👁 57 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project (PLP) marked the close of the first cohort of the Inuka Tech Fellowship with an intimate gathering for its female fellows at PLPโ€™s offices in the iHUB Jahazi Building, Nairobi, on September 25, 2026. Held under the theme โ€œHer Data, Her Future,โ€ the Power Her | Create & Connectโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project (PLP) marked the close of the first cohort of the Inuka Tech Fellowship with an intimate gathering for its female fellows at PLPโ€™s offices in the iHUB Jahazi Building, Nairobi, on September 25, 2026.

Held under the theme โ€œHer Data, Her Future,โ€ the Power Her | Create & Connect event brought together fellows, women leaders and industry professionals to mark the completion of the programme and highlight the importance of creating more inclusive pathways into Kenyaโ€™s technology sector. The gathering included professionals and leaders from KPC Foundation, NCBA, Safaricom, Loop, Spiro and Qhala.

Beyond the ceremony, the event was structured to help fellows plan beyond the programme itself. Participants completed a My Path Canvas exercise, mapping their career steps over the next five years. Structured mentorship conversations and a fireside conversation, followed by an open Q&A session, gave fellows direct access to women already working in the sector.

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CS MURKOMEN CHAMPIONS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AS A PILLAR OF NATIONAL SECURITY

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: Ministry of Defence โ€“ KenyaBy Loise Nakae👁 50 views

Citizen participation is increasingly becoming an important component of national security, providing security institutions with grassroots insights, strengthening public trust and enabling emerging threats to be identified before they escalate. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, on 28 September 2026 delivered a Lecture of Opportunity to participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 29/2026โ€“2027โ€ฆ

Citizen participation is increasingly becoming an important component of national security, providing security institutions with grassroots insights, strengthening public trust and enabling emerging threats to be identified before they escalate.

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, on 28 September 2026 delivered a Lecture of Opportunity to participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 29/2026โ€“2027 at the College in Karen.

The lecture, themed โ€œCitizen Engagement as a Strategic Pillar of National Security and Resilience, โ€œexplored the evolving security environment and the role citizens can play in strengthening national security, resilience and responsive governance.

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Gachagua, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiangโ€™i task Gatanga MP Edward Muriu to draft 2027 coalition formula

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 31 views

Gatanga MP Edward Muriu says Gachagua, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiangโ€™i have tasked him with drafting a coalition formula for a single 2027 presidential candidate.

Gatanga MP Edward Muriu says Gachagua, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiangโ€™i have tasked him with drafting a coalition formula for a single 2027 presidential candidate.

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President Ruto Continues Coast Tour, to Issue 27,000 Title Deeds in Kilifi

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 48 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€“ President William Ruto continues his tour of the Coastal region on Tuesday, with a packed programme of title deed issuance, infrastructure inspections and electricity connectivity projects in Kilifi and Kwale counties. The President is expected to issue 27,000 title deeds to residents of Kilifi Town in Kilifi North Constituency as he continues his Coast tour.โ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€“ President William Ruto continues his tour of the Coastal region on Tuesday, with a packed programme of title deed issuance, infrastructure inspections and electricity connectivity projects in Kilifi and Kwale counties.

The President is expected to issue 27,000 title deeds to residents of Kilifi Town in Kilifi North Constituency as he continues his Coast tour.

Ruto will then proceed to Kwale County, where he is scheduled to inspect construction works at the Mwache Dam in Kasemeni, Kinango Constituency.

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Ruto issues 94,000 title deeds in Kwale

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy PCS👁 31 views

William RutoUDATEP

President William Ruto has taken another step towards addressing long-standing land and squatter challenges at the Coast, issuing more than 94,000 title deeds in Kwale County on Monday. The President handed over more than 26,000 of the vital ownership documents to beneficiaries at Kibaoni in Lunga Lunga Constituency. At the ceremony, title deeds were issued to residents of Lunga Lunga,โ€ฆ

President William Ruto has taken another step towards addressing long-standing land and squatter challenges at the Coast, issuing more than 94,000 title deeds in Kwale County on Monday.

The President handed over more than 26,000 of the vital ownership documents to beneficiaries at Kibaoni in Lunga Lunga Constituency.

At the ceremony, title deeds were issued to residents of Lunga Lunga, Mwereni, Kanana, Mkono wa Ndugu, Gombato and Anzwani ranches. The documents form part of the 94,175 land documents that will be given out in the coming days.

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